Cost of living in South Korea compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is about the same as in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,194 (€9) | €19 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,703 (€5.41) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,868 (€4.82) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,958 (€2.08) | €1.23 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,799 (€4.07) | €4.59 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,019 (€5.63) | €3.25 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (€5.60) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,597 (€6) | €2.61 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (€3.44) | €1.88 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,718 (€1.91) | €2.03 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (€15) | €10 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,589 (€2.52) | €2.34 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,247 (€2.98) | €1.24 | + 141% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is about the same as in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,572,230 (€2,507) | €1,601 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,809,060 (€1,270) | €1,353 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (€169) | €201 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (€888) | €1,110 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (€509) | €900 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (€56) | €100 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (€21) | €25 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (€304) | €415 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (€70) | €123 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (€60) | €93 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (€43) | €43 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (€68) | €92 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (€104) | €104 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩42,078,700 (€29,537) | €27,751 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,740 (€1.22) | €1.89 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩57,662 (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 59% more expensive than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (€5.60) | €3.58 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩53,966 (€38) | €28 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (€14) | €3.65 | + 285% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (€11) | €4.10 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (€7) | €3.26 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (€2.52) | €3.02 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (€4.44) | €3.09 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| South Korea | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩34,756 (€24) | €47 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (€19) | €22 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (€175) | €151 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩69,455 (€49) | €62 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (€3.87) | €4.08 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,817 (€3.38) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩814,125 (€571) | €532 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (€0.14) | €0.38 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (€69) | €34 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (€3.16) | €11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 9% cheaper than in France
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